2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | G |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |